This thread was started in October, 2024
ALCO
October 2024 in Finished SW Build Pics
When we last discussed Ant’ny Foss’ history at the landing that bears his name, he had built an empire servicing the fishermen and weekenders nearby. Now we take a look at his shipbuilding venture just around the bend. We start with a couple of pics to give you an overview of his endeavors. In the first pic, we see the ship’s chandlery across the lane from the main shipyard. The sawmill cuts lumber to size and steams it to make it sufficiently pliable. In the background, the large building houses the office and workshop. The second picture shows that a warehouse (with rusty steel doors) and Yard Master’s office are connected to the workshop.
Below, we see the ship chandlery and its storage yard. [This structure is scratch built]. After that, you see the roof of the sawmill. Since the chandlery roof is done with PCB Etchant, I decided to go with the green rust approach introduced by “Bill” and available under the Techniques folder on this forum. Other than a grey spray can primer coat, the rest is done with acrylics. First of all, I washed the roofing with alcohol to enhance the adherence of the primer. Then I painted the roofing with a suitable light green paint. Then I used rust colored paints. I painted the ribs and the bottom edge with dark rust and then I put dots here and there of light rust. Then I applied the secret sauce. I use the same container for alcohol when I’m using chalks. So, over time, a dark chalk sediment settles to the bottom. I use a brush that will hold a good bit of alcohol, sweep the bottom of the container to pick up a lot of chalk, and let this mixture drip/dribble down the length of the roofing. This dissolves the light rust dots and makes them look realistic and run down along with the dark chalk residue.
Next, here’s a storage shed with a small bench on the end of the building to save the workers from having to go back inside the large building. After that, there’s a shot of the ship being constructed, the railroad track to get deliveries up close, and the entire building in the background.
Here, you see the steam box in the left corner, and a 3DP wheelbarrow and manual drill (the drill is located on the corner of the warehouse.
Here’s an interesting shot of the ship under construction and a rowboat. Gives a feel for the size of things. After that, is a shot of the end of the Yardmaster’s office and a small work barge that’s tied up.
Now we’re on the opposite side of the lane from before. The truck’s hood is open and there’s a bottle of oil sitting on the running board ready to be poured in. You can also see the chandlery has a wall of windows and doors on the first floor. The next few pics take you around the chandlery.
This is my first dio with lighting. The front, back, and inside are lit.
Final pic: A closeup of a cat spying something climbing up the wall or pipe and 3 pack rats. The cat needs to get to work! Hope everyone enjoys the pictures.
Comments
Karl.A
October 2024
Beautifully built and photographed…
I will need to go back and enjoy these photos a few more times.
So well done.
ALCO
October 2024
Nice comment to start with! Thanks Karl.
sdrees
October 2024
This ia a great piece of art. Like Karl said “So well done” The pictures are just fantastic! Do you have an overall picture of the scene?
Robert.G
October 2024
Beautiful work and nice setting. Well done !!!
Jerry
October 2024
Wonderful modeling. And some really great scenes.
Jerry
ALCO
October 2024
By special request, here are a couple of overhead/overall views. To the “standard” dio layout for this kit, I added 6 inches to accommodate the chandlery area. The final dimensions are about 24" x 17".
TomMich
October 2024
Very nice! Everything blends together so well. I like the addition of the Chandlery. It’s a nice touch. I also like all your details nice special touches.
Jim M
October 2024
Beautiful job all around.
Dave_S
October 2024
The structures and scenery are magnificent and your photos are awesome as well. Great job all around.
sdrees
October 2024
Thanks for the pictures of the overall scene. the whole scene is very well put together
TravisS
October 2024
Beautiful scene. Excellent construction, composition and photos.
KKarns
October 2024
Most excellent work Al! Such a beautiful example of a great SWSM kit and love how you made it in your own style, great stuff here.
Karl.A
October 2024
Beautiful diorama, everything just looks like it belongs together.
Fantastic job on this build.
admin
October 2024
Outstanding modeling! Love the addition of the ship chandlery structure/scene. Really enjoyed studying the overhead shots.
Joel
November 2024
beautiful model. The details and the way it melds with the background. Just fantastic
geoawelch
November 2024
Everything looks just right, Al and the diorama is presented and described perfectly.
George
gavin.hall
January 2025
Just wanted to say this is beautiful and inspirational.
BobsBrainCell
January 2025
Amazing!